After the
“love God” and “love your neighbor as yourself” commandment, what did Jesus
teach the most or with most emphasis? I think that it is this passage in
Matthew known as the Great Commission—Go into the world and teach others about
Jesus. That is the most important thing that we can do in our lives—tell others
about Jesus. We don’t have to go far…our own home, our neighborhood, local
stores, shops, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clubs—wherever you meet people. Do
they know Jesus? What do you have to do to make disciples? To begin with, they
need to know WHO Jesus is—and this is the perfect time of the year to spread
the news that Jesus is not only the reason for the season, He is the reason for
life. In this same passage He promised that he would be with us always. Always! What a comfort. No matter where
we are or what we are doing, Jesus is with us. When we GO to tell someone about
Him…or invite them to have a cup of coffee with us, He is there. He can easily
be part of our conversation. Giving grace and salt to our every word. People
can see that even if we don’t speak His name in every sentence, He is part of
our life. Express the joy—share the struggles you’ve had and how God has helped
you. Others will want Jesus in their lives, too. Afraid? Ask Jesus to help you.
That is part of His plan, too. Ask and you will receive… whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments
and do the things that are pleasing in His sight. 1 John 3:22. So—Go.
RSVP:
Jesus is inviting to be obedient to Him. Go and make disciples—teaching others
about Him. How will you respond to Him today?
Prayer
~ Jesus, we want to be obedient to you—to make disciples. Give us grace to
speak to others and to live in such a way that we draw them to You. Thank You
for Your promise to always be with us.
© 2014 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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